‘Strange Angel’ subverts engineering stereotypes
The stereotype of the artist has long been romanticized by western media. Artists are constantly portrayed in film, literature and television as unique risk takers...
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‘Good Thing’ offers listeners emotional experience
Leon Bridges’ freshly released album “Good Thing” sets itself apart from the social and political distractions of the contemporary music scene by humbly appealing to...
Krasinski’s ‘A Quiet Place’ offers subtle scares
“A Quiet Place” is not a particularly ambitious film. Directed by novice director John Krasinski (“The Office”), the film neither attempts to redefine the horror...
Comedian Bill Burr talks fatherhood, process
Keen eyes may have recognized Atlanta’s own Tabernacle as the locale for comedian Bill Burr’s 2014 Netflix special, “I’m Sorry You Feel That Way.” After...
The Weeknd dilutes lyrical strength
In March 2011, when The Weeknd released his seminal debut mixtape “House of Balloons,” the kernel of pop sensibility in those tracks hinted to his...
Inaugural ARTlanta Fair highlights local talent
Looking to eat a funnel cake while looking at innovative paintings? Or ride a Ferris wheel after watching a local artist perform? The upcoming ARTlanta...
Excess nostalgia hinders ‘Ready Player One’
“Ready Player One” feels out of place in today’s cinema landscape. Based on the novel by Ernest Cline that explores a futuristic world steeped in...
Our World Market: a force for diversity in Atlanta
Situated in the rather secluded Atlanta suburb of Scottdale is the massive building that contains Our World Market (OWM), formerly branded as Your Dekalb Farmers...
Solo album showcases new Jack White noise
On March 23, Jack White released his third solo album, “Boarding House Reach.” It is White’s first recording since The Dead Winter released “Dodge and...
The Breeders reunion produces viable offspring
On March 2, the alternative rock band The Breeders released “All Nerve,” their fifth studio album. The group, which is best known for its 1993...
90th Oscars adapts to post-#MeToo Hollywood
“If I fall over, pick me up, ‘cause I’ve got some things to say.” As Frances McDormand took the stage to accept her Oscar for...
‘Terminus’ photographer explores ATL airport
As part of the “Picturing the South” initiative at the High Museum of Art, more than 60 new photographs by Mark Steinmetz debuted on March...
JPEGMAFIA: A Conversation with the Buzzing Rapper
“I’m that internet n**** yo.” JPEGMAFIA sits on his hotel bed in the early afternoon. The night before, he spent 40 minutes pushing the limits...
Ambitious ‘Annihilation’ almost awes audiences
Good science fiction can take many forms, but these different forms can often seem at odds with one another. For some, science fiction is meant...
MODA delights with playful urban spaces
Soon after entering the glassy building across from the High Museum on Peachtree Street, visitors pass from the entryway and ticketing desk into an almost...
Szlachetka discusses new album, relocating, future work
Americana musician Matt Szlachetka was named one of the “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know” by Rolling Stone magazine last year, and he...
Joel McHale’s Netflix reboot falls short
Over the past decade, Netflix has slowly been churning out some of the most groundbreaking television shows to ever grace the small screen. House of...
French-influenced Rejjie has room to grow
Rejjie Snow, the Irish transplant and 300 signee, is obsessed with France, especially Paris. It seems as though the newfound fascination with the country permeates...